The FA Cup final is here as arch-rivals Manchester City and Manchester United go head to head for the prestigious trophy for the second year running.
On the way to winning the treble last season, City defeated United 2-1 at Wembley to lift the cup and will be looking to retain it and clinch the double this time around.
The Red Devils’ poor season has led to huge doubt over the future of manager Erik ten Hag and Saturday’s game could be his last in charge of the club.
City are clearly favourites, but United have produced upsets in the past despite being way behind their local rivals in terms of quality.
You can find all the FA Cup odds on the Paddy Power website and Paddy Power app, otherwise, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Wembley showpiece.
Man City v Man Utd kick-off time
The FA Cup final will kick off at 3pm on Saturday, May 25.
Man City v Man Utd previous results
Saturday’s game will be the 193rd time that the local rivals have squared off and the 11th in the FA Cup.
Man City: 61
Draws: 23
Man United: 78
Man Utd have won just two of the last 10 matches against City, with Pep Guardiola’s side winning seven and the other being a draw.
March 3, 2024: Man City 3-1 Man Utd
October 29, 2023: Man Utd 0-3 Man City
June 3, 2023: Man City 2-1 Man Utd
January 14, 2023: Man Utd 2-1 Man City
October 2, 2022: Man City 6-3 Man Utd
March 6, 2022: Man City 4-1 Man Utd
November 6, 2021: Man Utd 0-2 Man City
March 7, 2021: Man City 0-2 Man Utd
January 6, 2021: Man Utd 0-2 Man City
December 12, 2020: Man Utd 0-0 Man City
Man City v Man Utd team news
Manchester City’s only absentee is goalkeeper Ederson. He’s a big miss but Stefan Ortega was expected to start regardless having played in all of the team’s FA Cup games so far.
Rodri will anchor the midfield for Pep Guardiola, but will he play the more reserved Mateo Kovacic alongside him or opt for a more attacking team?
As for Manchester United, they are still plagued by injuries, with Erik ten Hag confirming that Harry Maguire will be absent along with his fellow countryman Luke Shaw.
Lisandro Martinez is expected to start in defence after returning against Brighton, but will it be Jonny Evans, Casemiro or Raphael Varane who starts alongside him?
Man City v Man Utd prediction
Phil Thompson: Finishing eighth is not good enough for Man United, they’ve lost 14 Premier League games this season and have conceded 58 goals which is their worst record since the 1978/79 season when they conceded 63. They’ve faced over 17 shots per game on average this season.
When I’m looking at all these stats, I’m thinking, well, you’re playing against Man City here who will always find a way of getting around you.
City have won their fourth league title on the trot, they’re unbeaten in 23 Premier League games, winning 18 and they’ve won their last nine on the belt.
Where can I find a case for Manchester United? I can’t. I’m going for Man City to win 3-0.
Man City v Man Utd betting tips
- Saturday’s 41/1 Man City v Man Utd Super Sub Bet Builder Special
- Thommo’s Man City v Man Utd picks include an 8/1 shot
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